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AU56 KFV

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe79,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KFV
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 127,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 112,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,869 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,309 miles

Nearside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

Rear coils corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,530 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,097 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,031 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes not tested

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiperblade split but still clears the windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small nail in off side rear tyre [inner edge]

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AU56 KFV is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 KFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU56 KFV is a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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